The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will recognize Loaf ‘N Jug – Mini Mart, Inc. with the Third Quarter of 2016 Environmental Stewardship Award. This is the first such award for Loaf ‘N Jug. Loaf ‘N Jug is being recognized for its voluntary efforts to replace underground piping that has had a history of […]
Pinedale, WY: The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will meet with the public on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 for an Upper Green River Basin (UGRB) Ozone Update. The meeting will begin November 29, 2016 at 6:00 pm with opening remarks by AQD Administrator Nancy Vehr. After opening remarks, multiple stations will be facilitated by […]
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its Pavillion, Wyoming Area Domestic Water Wells Final Report and Palatability Study. This final report is a result of the State of Wyoming’s continued investigation into drinking water quality concerns in the Pavillion Gas Field area. “The comments we received from the public and interested parties, […]
Green River, WY –The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) will meet in Green River, WY on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The panel will be discussing Air Quality Rule updates. The group will also be voting on the Environmental Stewardship Award Winner for the 3rd Quarter of 2016. “The CAP […]
Today, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the revised technical Categorical Use Attainability Analysis (UAA) for Recreation that identifies low flow channels in Wyoming that are not used for swimming or similar water contact activities. The UAA for Recreation was developed in cooperation with input from Wyoming stakeholders and the United States Environmental Protection […]
On July 19, 2016, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will be recognizing Simon Contractors Company of Cheyenne, WY with the 2016 2nd Quarter Environmental Stewardship Award. The award is given to companies that are nominated by DEQ staff for voluntary efforts to reduce environmental impacts while conducting business. This is the first such award for […]
Dear Deputy Director Owens, The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requests that you conduct an informal review of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s (OSMRE) July 11, 2016 determination on the January 21, 2016 ten-day notice (TON) related to the Wyoming operations of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., and Alpha Coal West, Inc. (collectively Alpha). […]
Today, Governor Matt Mead and Todd Parfitt, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Director accompanied Rocky Mountain Power officials to the former site of the Dave Johnston coal mine to view the completed reclamation project and the current site of the Glenrock and Rolling Hills wind farms. Over 42 years the Dave Johnston Coal Mine […]
On Tuesday, July 12, 2016, Governor Matt Mead and Todd Parfitt, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Director will accompany Rocky Mountain Power officials to the former site of the Dave Johnston coal mine to view the completed reclamation project and the current site of the Glenrock and Rolling Hills wind farms. This 11-mile tract of land produced coal […]
Gillette, WY –The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) will meet in Gillette, WY on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. The panel will be discussing upcoming Air Quality and Industrial Siting Rules. The group will also be voting on the Environmental Stewardship Award Winner for the 2nd Quarter of 2016. […]